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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.77, 857.99 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.77, 857.99 and 341.98 is: 471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.77 : 857.99 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.77/857.99 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.77x = 857.99 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.77x = 293,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,414.13/621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.91

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